Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep by Geoff Simm

Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep by Geoff Simm

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This book describes the principles of genetic improvement of farm livestock and the practical application of these principles to dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep breeding.

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Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep by Geoff Simm

Outlines the link between genes and performance in farm animals shows tools for more effective genetic selection highlights the role and ethical implications of new reproductive and molecular genetic technologies. The application of scientific methods to animal breeding has led to major improvements in the output, cost and quality of animal products over the last few decades. This book describes the principles of genetic improvement of farm livestock and the practical application of these principles to dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep breeding. This title has been taken over by CABI Publishing from Farming Press and was originally published in 1998.
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ISBN 13 9780851996424
ISBN 10 0851996426
Title Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep
Author Geoff Simm
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher CABI Publishing
Year published 1998-12-01
Number of pages 446
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